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This VMI mini ventilator is the air-moving unit that pairs with a compatible wood range hood shell, providing the blower, motor, and airflow capacity the decorative enclosure cannot supply on its own. The Stainless Steel finish gives it a clean, professional appearance inside the hood cavity.
A wood range hood shell defines the look above the cooktop. This ventilator does the functional work: it moves smoke, steam, and cooking odors out of the cooking zone at a rate matched to the BTU output of the range below. Three motor speeds let the installation serve everything from low-heat simmering to a full-power sear on a high-BTU burner. At 40,000 BTU capacity, it covers residential gas ranges and most prosumer models without needing a separate commercial-grade unit.
The Stainless Steel finish on this ventilator is a practical choice in kitchens where the appliance package runs stainless: the visible portion of the insert seen through the liner opening reads as a consistent material rather than a finish mismatch. Stainless also handles the thermal cycling and humidity of an active cooking environment without the surface concerns of painted finishes. The 28-7/16 inch overall depth and 18-3/16 inch depth give installers and designers precise dimensions to confirm fit before the hood shell goes up.
Cabinet shops building out a kitchen with a decorative wood hood shell, designers sourcing the ventilation component to complete a hood specification, and contractors installing a replacement insert all reach for a unit like this. The 390 CFM output and 40,000 BTU ceiling make it the right size for a standard residential kitchen without oversizing for a space that does not need commercial airflow. Because the ventilator and the wood shell are separate purchases, confirm the liner and shell dimensions match the cutout requirement before ordering. For higher-BTU cooktops or professional-grade ranges that exceed 40,000 BTU, a higher-capacity unit should be specified instead.
No. This is the ventilation unit only. The decorative wood shell and liner are separate purchases chosen to match the kitchen design and to accept this insert size.
It is rated for cooktops up to 40,000 BTU. For a higher-output range or a commercial-style cooktop that exceeds that rating, a higher-capacity ventilator should be selected.
The noise rating is 7 sones at the high setting. In an open kitchen or great room layout, plan for audible operation at full speed; medium and low speeds will be quieter.
The cutout is 17-1/2 by 11-13/16 inches. Confirm this against the liner and shell dimensions before installation.
Pair this stainless steel insert with the right wood hood shell and liner, and the system delivers the airflow capacity a residential kitchen requires, finished in a material that holds its own next to stainless appliances.
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Sold in: 1 Each |  FFBUF-021-BIS Mfr# 021 BIS | Air-Pro (Formerly Fujioh) Power Packs - BUF-021 Series 350 CFM Blower, Halogen Lighting and Dishwasher-safe Filter - Vmi, Inc. 021 BIS | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  FFBUF-021-BK Mfr# AIR-PRO 021 BK | Air-Pro (Formerly Fujioh) Power Packs - BUF-021 Series 350 CFM Blower, Halogen Lighting and Dishwasher-safe Filter - Vmi, Inc. 021 BK | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  FFBUF-021-SM Mfr# AIR-PRO 021 SM | 19-5/8" Silver-Metallic Mini Ventilator with 3 Speed Motor, 390 CFM | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  FFBUF-021-WH Mfr# AIR-PRO 021 WH | Air-Pro (Formerly Fujioh) Power Packs - BUF-021 Series 350 CFM Blower, Halogen Lighting and Dishwasher-safe Filter - Vmi, Inc. 021 WH |